..The purpose of this paper is to use demographic and clinical data from a large diverse group of outpatients diagnosed with non-psychotic major depression to investigate the validity of the DSM-IV concept of melancholic depression...

..g., such as are often used to treat bipolar disorder). By better understanding the principles involved in rational MMU, clinicians can optimize the treatment they provide their patients. (Journal of Psychiatric Practice 2013;19:54-61)...

Challenging the established diagnosis in psychiatric practice: is it worth it?

..In reviewing the cases, the authors focus on "red flags," such as lack of response to the current medication regimen despite adherence to treatment, that may be helpful in identifying diagnostic errors...

Can hypnosis differentiate epileptic from nonepileptic events in the video/EEG monitoring unit? Data from a pilot study

..Various procedures have been used to precipitate nonepileptic events. The goal of this study was to use hypnosis in seizure provocation and differentiation between epileptic and nonepileptic seizure events...

Mania possibly induced by desvenlafaxine

Rachna KaliaDepartment of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, USAJ Psychiatr Pract 16:58-62. 2010

..To our knowledge, this is the first such documented case with this new antidepressant. The discussion focuses on the concept of the bipolar spectrum, and how to view patients who have only become manic while taking antidepressants...

Menopause manifesting as bipolar symptoms

Ahsan Y KhanDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita, USAJ Psychiatr Pract 13:339-42. 2007